Canon T8i vs Nikon D6
Portability
67 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
67 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
Portability
50 Imaging
74 Features
85 Overall
78
50 Imaging
74 Features
85 Overall
78
Canon T8i vs Nikon D6 Key Specs
Canon T8i
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
- Announced February 2020
- Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
- Previous Model is Canon T7i
Nikon D6
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- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 3280000)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
- Released February 2020
- Old Model is Nikon D5
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Following is a detailed review of the Canon T8i and Nikon D6, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the D6 (21MP) is relatively close but the T8i (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.
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Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T8i grades against the D6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T8i & Nikon D6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery & Nikon D6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D6
| T8i | D6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon T8i
| D6 | T8i | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2359k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1319k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D6
| T8i | D6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | February 2020 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon T8i vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i has got physical measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T8i against the D6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D6 is 67 and 50 respectively.
Canon T8i vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and D6.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T8i due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon T8i will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
Canon T8i vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon T8i
Portrait photography with Nikon D6
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports photography with Canon T8i
Sports photography with Nikon D6
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (3,580 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Canon T8i Travel photography info
Nikon D6 Travel photography info
better than average battery (800 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
good battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Canon T8i as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (800 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Canon T8i as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D6 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D6 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Nikon D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Nikon D6 |
| Also Known as | EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2020-02-12 | 2020-02-11 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 21MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 3280000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 45 | 105 |
| Cross focus points | - | 105 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.72x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 900 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.5fps | 14.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 515 gr (1.14 pounds) | 1270 gr (2.80 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 pictures | 3580 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Dual XQD/CFexpress slots |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Launch price | $750 | $6,496 |